What is 85/60 Divided By 4/7

Solving $\frac{85}{60}\div\frac{4}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{60} \div \frac{4}{7} = \frac{85}{60} \times \frac{7}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 7 = 595$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{60} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{595}{240}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{595}{240}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $595$ and $240$. The GCD of $595$ and $240$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{595 \div 5}{240 \div 5} = \frac{119}{48}$

Answer $\frac{85}{60}\div\frac{4}{7} = \frac{119}{48}$

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